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Lexus RX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,505

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,227

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $3,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRXRXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350400hA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $39,618 $50,592
Navigation system 2,650      
Heated front seats 540 665 500  
Performance Package 4,055      
Cargo mat 95 95 170 170
Premium Package   1,245    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,130    
Xenon HID headlights   815    
Wood trim   380 350  
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Navigation system 2,225      
Heated front seats 432 532 466  
Performance Package 3,649      
Cargo mat 57 57 158 158
Premium Package   1,122    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,341    
Xenon HID headlights   734    
Wood trim   304 326  
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Options (change) 7,340 7,330 2,845 3,345
Options (change) 6,363 6,090 2,650 3,112
Destination 765 765 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0
Total Price $45,505 $47,475 $46,420 $58,720
Total Invoice $40,227 $41,659 $43,243 $54,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,969
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRXRXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350400hA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTS7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8210, 11180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$45,505$47,475$46,420$58,720
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-1,070-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,430$47,475$45,350$52,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,045$0$7,535
Total Invoice$40,227$41,659$43,243$54,679
Adjustments for Features-9500-997-5,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,277$41,659$42,246$49,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,382$0$7,000

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRXRXA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim350400hA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0 $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,120$6,045$7,115$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$1,070$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-997-5,433

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082018
ModelRXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in111.2 in
Length186.2 in186.3 in
Width72.6 in72.6 in
Height66.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested320061%
Total Not Requested207539%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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